Doximity (NYSE:DOCS) surges 70% before market open as investors factor in AI Search revenue shift

Doximity (NYSE:DOCS) surges 70% before market open as investors factor in AI Search revenue shift

NEW YORK, August 7, 2026, 05:11 EDT — U.S. premarket trading

  • Shares were set at $35.10, a rise of 69.9% from the $20.66 close on Thursday.
  • Doximity increased its fiscal-year revenue midpoint by $6 million and lowered the midpoint for adjusted EBITDA by $10 million.
  • In premarket trading, the price was 42% higher than the average analyst target of $24.65.

Doximity stock jumped 69.9% in premarket trading on Friday, pointing to an increase of roughly $2.6 billion in equity value. The surge came after the company raised its annual revenue outlook by $6 million, though the midpoint for annual EBITDA was lowered by $10 million.

Stock chart for NYSE:DOCS

The gap stands out. Based on estimates, traders assigned about $430 in equity value for every additional dollar of revenue guidance. This reflects a valuation of an AI growth opportunity, rather than just a single-quarter outperformance.

The option has seen limited uptake so far. Doximity reported zero AI Search revenue for the quarter. Leadership anticipates the majority of contracted revenue will be reflected in fiscal Q3.

The quarter delivered mixed results.

Q1 fiscal 2027 metricResultComparisonInvestor read-through
Revenue$156.6 million$151.7 million estimate; $145.9 million prior yearBeats by 3.2%; up 7%
Adjusted EPS$0.29$0.30 estimate; $0.36 prior yearSlightly below; down from a year ago
Adjusted EBITDA$74.8 million$69.5 million guide ceiling; $79.8 million prior yearExceeds guidance by 7.6%; 6% lower
Adjusted EBITDA margin47.7%54.7% prior yearDecreases 7 percentage points
Free cash flow$39.6 million$60.1 million prior yearFalls 34%

Street numbers are projections. Figures are rounded to the nearest percent.

CEO Jeff Tangney stated, “We’re proud that our clinical AI assistant, Doximity Ask, was the top-performing U.S.-based model.” Workflow active prescribers increased by more than 30%, while AI Search queries saw a sequential rise of over 25%. Business Wire

The guidance was mixed. Revenue increased, but projected profit declined.

Fiscal 2027 outlookMay guidanceAugust guidanceMidpoint change
Revenue$664 million-$676 million$671 million-$681 millionIncrease of $6 million, or 0.9%
Adjusted EBITDA$323 million-$335 million$309 million-$329 millionDecrease of $10 million, or 3.0%
Implied EBITDA margin49.1%47.2%Down 1.9 percentage points

Implied margins are calculated from the midpoint within the guidance range provided by each company.

Increased expenditure on AI computing reduced the non-GAAP gross margin to 88% compared to 91%. Management anticipates this trend in investment will persist through fiscal 2027.

Major clients continue to form the core of the business model. The group of 127 customers each paying more than $500,000 represented 83% of total revenue. Net revenue retention for the top 20 stood at 112%, compared with 107% when measured across all customers.

AI Search has started to generate sales rather than just revenue. The initial group of customers includes over 24 programs. As a result, Q3 will be the main performance test for earnings recognition.

External evidence lends support, though it is not conclusive. NOHARM placed Doximity Ask in second position with a score of 84.51. AMBOSS LiSA achieved a score of 86.15. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences among the four clinical-AI specialist systems.

The surge also significantly reduced Doximity’s previous valuation gap.

CompanyPrice basisMarket valueTrailing P/E
Doximity , Thursday close$20.66$3.71 billion21.0
Doximity, premarket implied — preliminary$35.10$6.30 billion35.6
Veeva Systems $217.80$36.15 billion38.6
Teladoc Health $6.68$1.21 billionNot meaningful
Health Catalyst (NASDAQ:HCAT)$2.31$171 millionNot meaningful

Premarket numbers place Doximity’s final valuation at the shown level. Comparable companies operate with varying business models.

Doximity’s initial trailing multiple climbs to roughly 35.6 at $35.10, nearing Veeva’s pre-AI Search revenue multiple of 38.6. Teladoc and Health Catalyst continue to post losses.

The analyst landscape showed caution ahead of widespread post-earnings revisions.

Analyst or snapshotRecommendationPrice targetDate
20-analyst, three-month distribution7 rate Buy, 12 suggest Hold, 1 rates SellAverage target $24.65; low $18, high $42Current snapshot
Ryan Daniels, William BlairBuy, reiteratedAug. 6
Craig Hettenbach, Morgan Stanley Buy, reiterated$35Aug. 3
Alexei Gogolev, JPMorgan Chase Hold, reiterated$26July 30
Allen Lutz, Bank of America Sell, reiterated$20July 27
Elizabeth Anderson, Evercore Hold, reiterated$22July 20

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The premarket value was 42% higher than the average target of $24.65. It approached Morgan Stanley’s $35 target, yet stayed under the $42 peak. New adjustments to targets may swiftly change the spread.

The balance sheet provides flexibility for management. Cash and securities stood at $687.8 million, with zero debt. Doximity bought back $91.6 million in shares in the first quarter.

Risks: Premarket advances may unwind due to lower liquidity levels. Q2 revenue outlook is 0.8% below the Street’s midpoint. Free cash flow declined 34%, as stock-based compensation increased 68%. Additional investment in AI might weigh on margins.

The initial test arrives with Friday’s cash session. A more significant test is set for Q3, when AI Search contracts are expected to turn into recognized revenue.

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Further analysis

What is behind Doximity shares climbing about 71% ahead of the August 7 opening bell?
DOCS changed hands at $35.36, up 71.15% in premarket trading at 5:30 a.m. ET. Revenue increased 7% to $156.6 million, after a 5% rise in the previous quarter. The company’s revenue topped its guidance ceiling by $4.6 million for the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA came in $5.3 million above the upper end of its guidance. Premarket prices are volatile and may change before the opening bell.
Did Doximity lift its sales outlook but lower its profit forecast?
Full-year revenue forecast was lifted to a range of $671 million–$681 million from $664 million–$676 million. The midpoint climbed by $6 million to $676 million. Adjusted EBITDA guidance decreased to $309 million–$329 million from the earlier $323 million–$335 million range, bringing the midpoint down by $10 million to $319 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q1 fell seven percentage points to 47.7%. Free cash flow declined 34% year on year to $39.6 million.
Is AI Search now generating significant revenue?
No. Doximity posted zero AI Search revenue in fiscal Q1. The company added clients to more than two dozen new commercial programs. Management anticipates the majority of contracted revenue will be recognized during fiscal Q3. AI Search queries increased by over 25% compared to the previous quarter. As a result, revenue from AI Search is expected to be reported in coming quarters.
Is the resurgence being backed by the main customer base?
Doximity reported 127 pharmaceutical and hospital clients generating more than $500,000 in annual subscription revenue, marking a 7% rise compared to a year earlier. These customers represented 83% of total revenue in Q1. Net revenue retention among the top 20 clients was 112%, while overall retention stood at 107%. Although growth has picked up, the company continues to depend heavily on major clients.
Leokadia Głogulska

Leokadia Głogulska is a financial and technology journalist at TS2.tech, covering stocks, artificial intelligence, space technology and global market developments. She graduated from Wrocław University of Economics and Business and previously worked in financial analysis before moving into business journalism. Her reporting focuses on helping readers understand the market trends, companies and technologies shaping the global economy.

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